Buttons

Shop Quality Buttons For Sewing At Spotlight

Buttons and buttonholes are one of the oldest ways of fastening clothing and accessories. At Spotlight, we have a huge selection of different buttons available in a massive variety of styles, colours, shapes and designs. Whether you're looking for a simple white button to fix a school shirt, decorative buttons for a kid's outfit or fashion clasps to adorn your favourite shawl, you're sure to find the perfect button in our range!

Spotlight also stocks self-cover buttons and button-covering kits so you can create perfectly matched fabric-covered buttons for your garments or craft creations.

Find The Perfect Buttons For Fashion Projects

With so many colours and patterns available, you can find an exceptional range of buttons perfect for your next fashion project. Why not add a pop of colour to a plain garment with colourful, bright buttons. Introduce some visual intrigue with patterned buttons. Create elegant dresses with the perfect final touch of fashion dress buttons down the front of your garment. These are often available in antique-like designs for a vintage charm. Or perhaps you're after a more classical route with timeless, basic buttons that are both functional and often seamlessly finalise your fashion project with ease.

Choose From A Range Of Different Button Styles & Shapes

• Flat buttons: One of the most common buttons used by crafters and sewists is the flat button. As the name suggests, they are flat in shape and come with two or four holes in the centre that make them easy to sew onto your fabric.
• Shank buttons: This type of button has a stem or shank at the back, through which thread is sewn to secure the button to your project. Often slightly domed, shank buttons require a slightly larger buttonhole and are typically used on jackets and coats fabricated from bulkier materials or to finish hand-knitted projects.
• Toggle buttons: Easily recognised by their unique look, toggles are traditionally made from wood and are characterised by a long, skinny appearance with a slightly rounded finish. The centre of the button contains two holes and can be fastened either through a buttonhole or through a loop of cord or leather.
• Stud buttons or jean buttons: Stud buttons are secured through fabric using a sharp pin or stud through the reverse. They're commonly found on denim jackets or used to fasten jeans.
• Fashion & novelty buttons: At Spotlight, you can find a whole variety of novel button designs across the range of flat, shank and toggle styles. You can find heart and flower-shaped buttons, animal designs, mother of pearl buttons and even diamante-covered clasps.

Choose From A Range Of Durable Plastic Buttons That Sew On With Ease

Compared to other buttons, plastic buttons are lightweight, safeguarding the quality of your fabric in your garments. Other buttons may be heavier in their designs which can put a strain on your fabric. This means they may also be prone to falling off more when compared to the plastic due to being too heavy for the thread. The lightweight design of plastic buttons also makes them easy to sew on in the first place. Easy to handle and durable, plastic buttons are a valuable haberdashery item to have on hand, just in case - you never know when you made need a new button!

Explore Quality Dress Buttons For Any Repairs

We all know how awful it feels when you lose a button to your favourite jacket or top. It affects both the appearance and functionality of your garment. Luckily for you, you'll be pleased to shop from an incredible range of buttons that you can use to effortlessly repair your clothing. Maybe even take it as an opportunity to breathe new life into your clothing and swap out any other remaining buttons with colourful or patterned buttons!

Sewing Buttons FAQs

What are some different ways I can use buttons in my projects?

Clothing aside, buttons make great eyes for soft toys, decorations on cushions, or even as beads for jewellery. You can discover magnetic bag buttons in Spotlight's range as well, which are specially designed to snap purses and bags closed while adding a professional finish to your projects.

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Find Bargains Galore on Buttons For Sewing At Spotlight Today

Spotlight has everything you need for all your DIY sewing projects. We also have a great selection of free sewing projects online, and informative buying guides including how to choose the right needle and choosing dressmaking tools. Whether you're doing simple garment repairs or creating an elaborate cosplay outfit, you can find everything you need to bring your creation to life right here at Spotlight!

If buttons aren't the right type of closure for your creations, you can also check out our selection of fasteners which includes eyelets, press studs, hook & eye closures, buckles, snap fasteners, trouser hook & bar closures and more! You can also discover the following haberdashery ranges for everything you need to complete your sewing creations:

• Sewing Threads
• Needles & Pins
• Bias Binding
• Elastics
• Hook & Loop (including Velcro®)
• Zips

Shop our complete sewing and fabrics range for all the essentials you need to bring your ideas to life!